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BU51 VEW

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,020 mi
Last recorded93,020 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,020 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded and heavily undersealed

front sections of main brake pipes corroded

oil leak around engine/gearbox area

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,915 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 92,625 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 92,143 miles

Offside Rear chassis starting to bulge

slight play in bushes and drop link

Fail 23 Sep 2017 92,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear chassis starting to bulge

slight play in bushes and drop link

Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Inner Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 91,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Inner Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,553 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes 23 % out of balance

rear axle tie bar bushes slight play

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 17 Sep 2015 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes 23 % out of balance

rear axle tie bar bushes slight play

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,657 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,918 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,387 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 66,387 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,970 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 80,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,834 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 73,833 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 35,887 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,458 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BU51 VEW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU51 VEW registered?

BU51 VEW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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